How to pronounce hindsight
Say it like HYND-syte. Hindsight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYND).
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- HYND
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hindsight pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hindsight
American and British speakers say hindsight in essentially the same way: /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYND-syte.
What does hindsight mean?
- Realization or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred.“You know what they say, hindsight is twenty-twenty.”
- The rear sight of a firearm.
Where does hindsight come from?
From hind + sight, 19th c.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying hindsight
How do you pronounce hindsight?
Say HYND-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hindsight?
Hindsight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYND). Broken into parts: HYND · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say hindsight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.